RecordCoin (reverse), half-bawbee, from reign of James V< 1 of 1 > Back
Coin (reverse), half-bawbee, from reign of James VThis is the reverse of a billon half-bawbee minted at Edinburgh between 1539 and 1542, during the reign of James V. The coin was worth three pence Scots. The reverse has a saltire with a crown in the centre. The Latin inscription translates as: 'Town of Edinburgh'. The name 'bawbee' is derived from 'Sillebawby' - Alexander Orrok of Sillebawby was Master of the Mint when these coins were struck. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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